CVE-2024-12155: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in matthias-reuter SV100 Companion
The SV100 Companion plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the settings_import() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.02. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site. CVE-2024-54229 may be a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12155 is a critical vulnerability in the SV100 Companion WordPress plugin caused by a missing capability check in the settings_import() function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WordPress options, including the default registration role and user registration settings, enabling privilege escalation to administrative access. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.0.02. No patch or official fix information is currently available. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication to modify critical WordPress options. This can lead to unauthorized creation of administrative users, resulting in full site compromise including data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability poses a critical risk to affected WordPress sites using the SV100 Companion plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the WordPress admin interface and consider disabling or removing the SV100 Companion plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources regarding patches or temporary mitigations.
CVE-2024-12155: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in matthias-reuter SV100 Companion
Description
The SV100 Companion plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the settings_import() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.02. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on the WordPress site. This can be leveraged to update the default role for registration to administrator and enable user registration for attackers to gain administrative user access to a vulnerable site. CVE-2024-54229 may be a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12155 is a critical vulnerability in the SV100 Companion WordPress plugin caused by a missing capability check in the settings_import() function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary WordPress options, including the default registration role and user registration settings, enabling privilege escalation to administrative access. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.0.02. No patch or official fix information is currently available. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication to modify critical WordPress options. This can lead to unauthorized creation of administrative users, resulting in full site compromise including data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability poses a critical risk to affected WordPress sites using the SV100 Companion plugin.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the WordPress admin interface and consider disabling or removing the SV100 Companion plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources regarding patches or temporary mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-04T14:08:59.440Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e30b7ef31ef0b59768d
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:32 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:14:36 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:42:04 PM
Views: 19
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